Liberal Arts
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Thirty-five year old Jesse Fisher, an admissions officer at a New York City post-secondary institution he who loves English and literature, has somewh...at lost his passion in life, which includes recently being unceremoniously dumped by his latest girlfriend, who could no longer be the person to prop him up emotionally. He has a chance to find that passion again when he is invited to the retirement dinner of his second favorite Ohio University college professor, Peter Hoberg, as his time there was when his life held the most passion. Jesse's encounters with five people there may determine if he does find that passion again. They are: Hoberg, who is resisting the notion of retirement; Judith Fairfield, Jesse's favorite professor, although for a different reason than his like of Hoberg; Nat, a free spirit who navigates life at the institution on his own terms; undergraduate student Dean, who Jesse sees as a younger more destructive version of himself; and nineteen year old undergraduate student Zibby, who is seemingly wise beyond her years and with who Jesse embarks on a relationship despite their sixteen year age difference. Show More

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Liberal Arts (2012) follows the story of Jesse Fisher, a 35-year-old admissions officer in New York City who has lost his passion for life. Recently dumped by his girlfriend and feeling emotionally drained, Jesse is invited to the retirement dinner of his second favorite college professor, Peter Hoberg, at Ohio University, his alma mater. Jesse hopes this trip will reignite his love for English and literature, a passion that he feels has faded over the years.

During his time at the university, Jesse encounters five individuals who have a profound impact on him. Driven by his admiration for Hoberg, Jesse finds solace in his favorite professor, Judith Fairfield, albeit for different reasons. He also crosses paths with Nat, a carefree spirit who lives life on his own terms, and undergraduate student Dean, whom Jesse sees as a younger, more reckless version of himself.

However, it is his relationship with 19-year-old Zibby, an undergraduate student at the university, that truly transforms Jesse. Despite their significant age difference, Zibby and Jesse embark on a relationship that forces him to reevaluate his priorities and reassess the meaning of happiness.

Through his interactions with these individuals, Jesse explores themes of love, wisdom, and the pursuit of passion. Liberal Arts is a heartfelt film that captures the struggles and joys of self-discovery, reminding viewers of the importance of finding one's true purpose in life.